1 Remote Operated Small Arms Mount ROSAM Presented By: Nigel Wasil Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited

2 What is the ROSAM? A remote operated, 2-axis stabilized small arms mount FLIR/CCDTV sighting systems Auto-Tracking function Look-up table for ballistic compensation Multiple weapon interfaces Directed by joy-stick, radar, or remote EO device (i.e. MARFLIR) What are some benefits of ROSAM? Operator inside craft, out of weather Greater accuracy, especially while on fast/dynamic platform Fewer rounds expended Fire cutouts enable small missiles (back-blast) Remote operation for unmanned vehicles Crew servable in event of electronic failure Interface with multiple small arms weapons Remote Operated Small Arms Mount

3 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited History of ROSAM? Stabilized GUA-19 Stabilized 25mm Early remote small arms testing Slaving remote mounts to radar and EO devices Integrating remote mounts to Integrated Radar Optical Surveillance Sighting System (IROS3) ROSAM IDIQ contract Remote Operated Small Arms Mount

4 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited ROSAM IDIQ Contract 5 year IDIQ, 21.2 million dollar contract awarded Commercial item synopsis announced April companies submitted proposals 1 Government mount tested at sponsor ’ s request –GR-Dynamics Mini-Typhoon –Kollmorgen CLAWS –Argos Vision SystemsAVS-2500ST –NSWC Louisville EX-45 –Recon Optical CROWS –Kongsberg Protector Land based weapons testing August 2003 Competitive simulated testing August 2003 First mounts to be deliveredMay 2004 Remote Operated Small Arms Mount

5 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited Remote Operated Small Arms Mount GR-Dynamics Mini-Typhoon

6 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited Remote Operated Small Arms Mount Kollmorgen CLAWS

7 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited Remote Operated Small Arms Mount Argos Vision Systems AVS-2500ST

8 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited Remote Operated Small Arms Mount NSWC Louisville EX-45

9 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited Remote Operated Small Arms Mount Recon Optical CROWS

10 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited Remote Operated Small Arms Mount Kongsberg Protector

11 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited Live Fire Testing The purpose of this testing was to verify the mounts could handle the payload and recoil of the M2HB, along with keeping accuracy. Four foot square target at 300 yards Fired 10 round bursts, 8 times Remote Operated Small Arms Mount

12 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited Lessons Learned During LFT Firing the weapon distorts the video image from the sighting systems. This will likely have negative affects to the auto- trackers. Overcome issues tuning the stabilization to compensate for the recoil of the weapon. Shorter bursts may be more effective than traditional crew served firing bursts. Remote Operated Small Arms Mount

13 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited Competitive Simulated Testing The purpose of this testing was to verify the mounts stabilization and auto-tracking was adequate in various sea states. Each vender mounted their system on a 6 degrees freedom of motion platform at NAWC TSD, Orlando. Each mount was tested with 13 different scenarios. Dispersion data was recorded from each scenario. Remote Operated Small Arms Mount

14 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited Lessons Learned During CST Stabilization isn ’ t everything, auto-tracking is very important. Systems that stabilize the sighting sensors, which send position commands to the weapon, seem to lag behind those that stabilize the whole system. Remote Operated Small Arms Mount

15 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 6 Degrees of Freedom Platform Video Remote Operated Small Arms Mount

16 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited CST Data Example: Test 11 Remote Operated Small Arms Mount

17 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited Final Selection –Listed in order of priority Adherence to specification and performance Past Performance Cost Sub-Contracting Plans Remote Operated Small Arms Mount Winning Mount: GR-Dynamics Mini-Typhoon

18 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited Remote Operated Small Arms Mount ACQUISITION: 9 Systems with Operators Station 5 Year IDIQ (21.2 Million Dollar Contract) COMPLETE SYSTEM: Sight, Gun Mount, Auto-Tracker, Control Station, and Cables, Less than $200K (everything less weapon) WEAPONS: M2HB.50 Cal Machine Gun MK19 40MM Grenade Launcher GAU-17 Minigun Small Missiles (Objective) ATK.50 Chain Gun (Objective) SCHEDULE (proposed): Commercial Item Synopsis Announced Mid April Solicitation ClosesEnd July Land Based Weapons TestingMid August Competitive Simulated TestedLate August Contract AwardEnd October First 6 deliveryEnd May 2004 Last 3 deliveryEnd June 2004 Future Orders Pending

19 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited ROSAM Specifications Stabilized, 2 Axis, Pitch + Yaw Auto-Tracking CCD/TV Camera Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Ballistic Tables for Fire Control Crew Servable 250 Pounds (Less Weapon) 24VDC, 25 Amp Weapons –M2HB, MK19, M240, GAU-17 Future Weapons (Objective) –ATK.50 Cal Chain Gun, MK47 ALGL, Small Missiles Operating Console Ability to Integrate with Integrated Bridge System Remote Operated Small Arms Mount

20 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited 5 Major Components Weapon Station Control Unit Weapon Station Commander Safety Panel Operator –Multi Function Display –Main Control Panel –Payload Control Unit Remote Operated Small Arms Mount

21 Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited Remote Operated Small Arms Mount Any Questions?